1. An IRS 501(c)(3) Organization

2.  The mission of the Mammoth Schools NOW Education Foundation is to enhance educational excellence in the public schools of Mammoth Lakes through partnerships and fundraising to support programs that improve school culture, facilities, and academic flexibility.

3.  In 2009, The Gregory Family donated $250,000 for the inception of the Independent Study Center at MHS which increased class offerings and academic flexibility for all students  Recently approved funding for Online Assessment Reporting System which facilitates the collection, reporting, and analysis of periodic student assessment  Support for the MES Dual Immersion Interns  Will be supporting the MMS College/ Career Fair

4.  A dedicated, volunteer Board of committed parents and community members:  Shanna Bissonette  Kristy Williams  Dan Dawson  Bonnie Gregory  Jennifer Peckenpaugh  Lea Ann Eller  Julie Thompson  Stephanie Stanton  Pamela Bold  Rich Boccia  Gloria Vasquez

5. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE INDEX (API) ENROLLMENT BY ETHNICITY SchoolWhiteHispanicOtherTotal MES223 = 41% 306 = 56% 16 = 3% 545 MMS103 = 42% 129 = 53% 13 = 5% 245 MHS152 = 49% 141 = 46% 16 = 5% 309 SHS11 = 44% 14 = 56% 025 Totals489 = 44% 590 = 52% 45 = 4% 1124 School2009 Base 2009- 2010 Growth 2010 Base District75813771 MES7730 MMS78415799 MHS71633749

6.  Mammoth Middle School was awarded California Distinguished School Award in 2009  The Mammoth High School is eligible to apply for the same honor this year  Newsweek Magazine ranked Mammoth High School in the top 4% of high schools in the United States last year. (Based on percentage of students taking and passing AP exams).

7. Senior Enrollment Number Tested Percent Tested Reading Average Math Average Writing Average Total Score > 1500 Total % > 1500 MUSD843642.86%5535345372363.89% MCOE1214638.02%538524 2656.52% STATE473,671164,27534.68%49551349480,36448.92% MHS County State Students earning their University of California A-G requirements MHS, 2009 = 41 %, 2010 = 56% CA State-wide average = 35.3

8. Percent ProficientEnglish Language Arts = 56%Mathematics = 56.4% Local Education Agency Wide50.2%50.9% Hispanic28.9%32.0% White78.4%75.4% Socioeconomically Disadvantaged 31.8%34.5% English Learners24.8%29.0% Students with Disabilities23.9%29.8%

9.  In working closely with the MUSD, the Foundation is hoping to supplement programs and instruction in the following areas:  Language Pathways  College and Career Exploration  Academic Flexibility and Increased Class Offerings  Music & Arts  Technology

10.  During our Inaugural Fund Drive we are asking every parent to commit to their child’s education  We are asking community members and second- home owners to commit to their community  The Mammoth Mountain Community Foundation has committed their support  Collaborating on Wine Auction event with Mammoth Lakes Foundation during the Blue Sky Festival

11.  Nationwide trend towards development of Educational Foundations to support public schools with private funding  Mutual benefit -- community involvement = good schools = higher property values  We have a committed and involved parent group who values education  Our business community is very generous of our school site organizations

12. Engaged StudentsDedicated Parents Invested Community Quality Administrators &Teachers Successful Schools

13. Pursuing excellence in public education in Mammoth Lakes